Did you know that kitty litter is mined? I did not know this.Bentonite clay is strip-mined to make cat litter, which is not only destructive to the natural environment, but ridiculous. We strip mine for cat poop?
Bentonite can absorb up to 7-10 times its own weight. Kitty litter is sterile, but sand and dirt are not. Natural means that beneficial probiotics live in the dirt. Kitty Litter is fine to break down heavy soil.
Clumping litters in particular can be harmful to your pet because, once ingested, the litter expands and absorbs moisture in the intestines, causing blockages and dehydration, and preventing the absorption of nutrients. Shockingly, the article contains no cautions against the use of clumping litters, even though the description of one of the main ingredients in such products should be enough to alarm any thinking person. Clumping litter is not suitable for use with kittens as they may eat the litter. Clumping clay litter is great, as it is easy to scoop and makes daily box cleaning less of a chore, but the same substance ? The sodium bentonite absorbs liquids in the gut, solidifies and blocks the digestive tract.
Kitty litter is good stuff for cats not dogs. Kitty litter is essentially dried clay chunks in a bag. Most kitty littler does have stuff in it that will kill your fish in seconds, Kitty Litter is made for soaking up cat pee and poo. This is the one and only reason people buy kitty litter. Kitty Litter is no longer a brand name, but a whole class of products.
Cat litter creates waste. According to the American Bureau of Waste Management, approximately 8 billion pounds of kitty litter is dumped into landfills each year. Cats on the other hand may prefer a clumping cat litter compared to Feline Pine which doesn't. The instructions say to only use about 1 inch of the product in the litter box. Cats however can shed the toxo eggs in their feces which can be a risk for particular animals, people with suppressed immune systems or pregnant women (can cause birth defects) to name a few. I haven't seen anything that indicates this is an issue with the pee, just the feces but I'm not an expert.
Cats that are both indoors and outdoors often prefer to use the outdoors if given the chance but make sure they have a litter box to use when indoors. The key is to start litter box training when the cat is still just a kitten. Cat feces also pose risk to pregnant women and small children, so avoidance is sometimes necessary. Tools have been created, such as slotted scoops, to assist in the job, but they are often difficult to use, or require great exposure to the fecal matter. Cats stop using the cat litter box for a number of reasons. Once you discover the reason why and correct it, you may need to re-train your cat to use her box again.Cats are very fastidious animals, and spend time each day making sure their coat, feet and face are clean. One can assume that they would like a clean place to eliminate. Cat poop can contain a number of parasites that are hard to kill and toxic to other wildlife.
Cat litter is a household product to which I have rarely given much thought. Recently I saw a neighbor sprinkling it under the tire of his car that was deeply embedded in a snowbank.
Biodegradable litter packaged specifically for cats tends to be more expensive than traditional clay litters, so cost is often not a positive factor in their selection. But most biodegradable litters last longer than the equivalent size of clay or clumping clay litters. Biodegradable cat litter can also be eliminated completely by safely composting the used litter at home. Other cat owners are attracted to the biodegradable litters because of their flush ability or superior deodorizing properties.
Litter boxes are not only an important part of kitten care, they are a necessity, Just like kittens.litter boxes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and price ranges. You may choose an expensive, automated litter box, such as the Litter Robot or a simple inexpensive plastic box that can be found in just about any pet supply store. Litter boxes are like indoor potties for your kitty friends. Litter boxes are necessary for all cat-loving households. To keep the box smelling fresh and to keep the cat using the box, there are things you can do on a daily and weekly basis. Using "Arm & Hammer" baking soda is one very good way to eliminate odor.
Litter boxes are provided for the normal daily care of indoor cats. Litter boxes typically include a bottom wall, opposing side and end walls, and an open top. Litter boxes are important to cats and are considered to be the next in importance to their food. Like people who love their toilets clean, cats don't really love messy and smelly litter boxes. Litter boxes are one example of the essential issue at the heart of any shared living space. Litter boxes are usually made of plastic. These can be bought or simply made using do-it-yourself techniques.
Automatic and self cleaning cat litter boxes are becoming increasingly popular. The "Litter Maid" is a well known brand that has mixed reviews. Automatic litter boxes are a nice little gadget, they use clumping cat litter which is usually less expensive and 'rake' the litter in timely intervals to keep the box clean. These automatic boxes are somewhat costly and they manufacturer always seems to get your repeat business by requiring a 'special' disposal bag to discard the cat droppings so cleanup is easier. Automatic cat litter boxes are just one example that proves to be a people pleaser as well.
